Tuesday, December 2, 2008

The Beginning

We waited nine months dreaming and wondering about you, little one...

After a normal pregnancy and labor we welcomed baby Bean into our home. I birthed him standing up and proud papa, Jay, caught. He was beautiful with bright alert eyes. Born at home with a midwife, we celebrated with chocolate birthday cake. His 5 year old brother, Matt, was delighted by his new baby sibling. "I told you it was a brother! I knew it! I just knew it!" Pleased as punch Matt cut the cord and made the announcing phone calls to family.  Our certified nurse midwife checked all the newborn parts, reflexes, and listened to his heart and lungs.  All systems go!  We snuggled our new addition, and then Jay tucked the older little ones in much past their bedtimes. We were all too excited to sleep right away, but eventually we rested after a glorious birth.

The only thing a little odd was his size. Our other two children were much bigger, and I couldn't understand why baby Bean was so small. He weighed 5 lbs 15 oz despite being a full term baby. Odd, but then he appeared to be healthy and vigorous...

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